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Experts raise alarm about 'safe cells' after multiple NSW prison deaths

Daniel Turnbull died after drinking 237 cups of water while under 24-hour surveillance in a prison cell. Experts warn the use of isolation cells to manage mental health risks are only placing prisoners in more danger.

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted

Former liberation movement’s share of national vote almost 14 percentage points below 2021 resultThe African National Congress is on course to suffer a bruising defeat in South Africa’s local elections, with the once dominant party of Nelson Mandela falling to under a third of the vote nationally with more than 80% of ballots counted.Wednesday’s fragmented vote marks another stage in the decline of the ANC, which has led national governments since the end of white minority apartheid rule in 1994. High unemployment, crime, corruption and poor local service delivery have all contributed to voters turning away from the party.

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iol.co.za | 1 hrs. 15 min. ago

Burst 600mm pipeline disrupts water supply in Phoenix

Work is under way to repair the burst water pipeline, with teams on site carrying out the necessary repairs to restore water supply to affected residents.

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 21 min. ago

Waters launches bid for House Financial Services chair

Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) officially launched her bid for chair of the House Financial Services Committee on Friday, after Democrats won control of the lower chamber in the midterms. In a letter to her Democratic colleagues, Waters — the committee's ranking member — wrote that party lawmakers “must now deliver on our promises to...

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. ago

Minister warns officials of criminal action if they fail to address drinking water issue

Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has warned officials of criminal action for negligence in implementing measures to prevent drinking water shortages in the district.

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. ago

Monitoring squads formed in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts to check illegal water diversion from irrigation canals

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 3 hrs. 17 min. ago

3M agrees to pay up to $7.35 billion in PFAS water contamination settlement involving 120,000 people

In a landmark decision, 3M has agreed to a $7.35 billion resolution for personal injury claims linked to PFAS exposure. This crucial settlement is designed to aid individuals asserting health damages from polluted water and products. The claims process is set up to fairly assess and settle cases expeditiously, with around 120,000 potential beneficiaries meeting defined eligibility criteria.

This agreement marks a pivotal move toward tackling PFAS-related health problems.

nypost.com | 3 hrs. 21 min. ago

Woman shocked after spotting suspected shark swimming through flooded Florida streets

A woman was left in ‘disbelief’ Monday when she saw what she described as a shark swimming in floodwaters in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mother Franshara Napoleon was picking up her daughter when she saw “something moving in the water” at a flooded intersection. The rare sighting appeared amid widespread historic flooding in and around the...

iol.co.za | 5 hrs. 51 min. ago

Residents take on municipality over water crisis – and win a major court battle

Municipalities may appoint another organ of state urgently where a court order or emergency requires it, but the decision must still be rational, properly recorded and funded.

abcnews.com | 6 hrs. 6 min. ago

WATCH: Multiple water rescues amid flood emergencies in the South

A flood emergency is underway across multiple states in the South – triggering dozens of water rescues in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the middle of the night.

theguardian.com | 8 hrs. 8 min. ago

Nikita Gill: ‘I read Flowers in the Attic too young. Someone should have stopped me’

The Indian-Irish poet on the Mahabharata retelling that inspired her to write, Arundhati Roy’s courage, and the poetry of Lucille CliftonMy earliest reading memory My father was a sailor and my mother a teacher. They were both voracious readers. I was lucky enough to come from a home full of books and when we joined my father out at sea for extended periods of time, my mother carried plenty of books for me to read.

I remember sitting by the porthole in our cabin, looking out at the sea on a sunny day, the ship moving calmly through the waters. I was reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, a book that still feels like a dream. I was four years old.My favourite book growing up There were so many, but when I was a child experiencing the death of my great-grandmother, a maternal figure who I adored, The Neverending Story by Michael Ende became the most essential read for me.

I must have read that book a hundred times. I also loved the Winnie-the-Pooh books, Enid Blyton’s Faraway Tree series, the Panchatantra tales, Malgudi Days by RK Narayan and the Asterix comics by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Continue reading...

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 9 hrs. 3 min. ago

Insurer paid $13,844 for attic leak; homeowner's $112,000 claim fails

A Georgia appeals court upheld an insurer's refusal to pay more for attic water damage after a homeowner failed to prove that additional repair costs exceeding $112,000 were caused by the leak. The court also rejected his claims of breach of contract and bad faith against Safeco Insurance.

scmp.com | 9 hrs. 28 min. ago

Democrats’ blue wave means rough waters ahead for US-China relations

Comedian Patton Oswalt once joked about the United States electing a KKK president after the progressive years of Barack Obama. It’s worth retelling, not just because it’s funny but because it captures the swing between extremes in US politics. That’s worth keeping in mind in light of the so-called Democratic blue wave sweeping the country.

It goes: “We will have a woman president, probably sooner than later … but just keep in mind that after she serves her term, the choices will very probably...

iol.co.za | 10 hrs. 7 min. ago

‘Another meeting will not fix the pipe’: SAHRC lays bare Gauteng’s water crisis

SAHRC exposes Gauteng's water failures as Morero outlines Joburg interventions

dw.com | 10 hrs. 13 min. ago

Germany news: Trial of alleged 'Reichsbürger' group ringleaders begins

Four members of the banned far-right "Kingdom of Germany" are on trial for belonging to a criminal organization. Meanwhile, a new study warns data centers could lead to water stress in Germany. Follow DW for more.

abc.net.au | 11 hrs. 51 min. ago

Data centre plan could bring water into Queensland, minister says

Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy says rapid industrial growth in the Western Downs could help drive private investment in major water infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Nathan Dam project.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 57 min. ago

After years of flooding, Philippine village turns to bamboo, oyster shells and coconut waste to keep rising waters at bay

Pamarawan village in the Philippines has embraced an innovative coastal defense system to tackle flooding challenges. This initiative incorporates natural materials such as bamboo poles, oyster shells, and coconut husks to fortify against powerful waves and prevent sediment displacement. Remarkably, there have been no flooding incidents reported for almost two years since the project's inception, prompting officials to explore similar setups for other flood-threatened areas.

koreatimes.co.kr | 15 hrs. 22 min. ago

Korea to see warm, wet winter due to powerful El Nino

Korea is expected to experience a warmer and wetter winter this year due to the influence of a climate phenomenon known as El Nino, the national weather agency said Friday. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said an El Nino — a naturally recurring phenomenon of warming of waters in parts of the tropical Pacific Ocean — has been forming since May and is expected to peak in December.

The latest phenomenon is forecast to develop into the strongest on record and bring warm, humid air into Korea this winter, it said, citing record sea surface temperatures of the El Nino monitoring zone. The moving average sea surface temperature for August to October measured 2.4 C above the long-term average, marking the highest for the period since records began in 1950, according to the KMA.

Due to the influence of El Nino, Korea's average temperatures in November, December and January are projected to be higher than the long-term averages, with more rainfall than usual in the first two months, it said. Lee Mi-seon, head of the KMA, said in a release the public should still be prepared for po

koreatimes.co.kr | 15 hrs. 54 min. ago

Busan shark remains unsighted for 11 days after monthlong stay in canal

BUSAN — Bukang-i the shark, which drew more than a million viewers while staying in a coastal canal in the southeastern city of Busan for over a month, has not been seen for 11 consecutive days, raising the possibility that it has finally headed out to the open sea.

According to the National Institute of Fisheries Science and relevant agencies, no sightings of Bukang-i have been reported since Oct. 27 near the exit of the canal leading out to Busan's North Port, located about 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul. Experts speculate dropping water temperatures near the canal's exit could have played a role in the shark's disappearance.

The optimal water temperature for sharks is between 18 and 26 C, but surface water temperatures off the North Port have fallen to 18-19 C. The shark — affectionately named Bukang-i after Bukhang, Korean for North Port — was first spotted in the canal Sept.

18. Since then, the canal park has turned into a major tourist attraction, drawing nearly 1.7 million visitors as of Oct. 29. Local authorities made three attempts to guide the shark out of the canal in

globalnews.ca | 17 hrs. 19 min. ago

Tenants upset with squalid conditions at central Edmonton apartment building

The apartment building in the McCauley neighbourhood, where the water and heat hasn't worked in a week, shows signs of disrepair on the outside and evidence of drug use inside.

mirror.co.uk | 18 hrs. 4 min. ago

Beavers reintroduced to waters around Loch Ness for the first time in 500 years

Bosses at charity Dundreggan Rewilding Centre have expressed their joy at reintroduction of beavers - a family of six to be precise - to the waters around Loch Ness

nypost.com | 18 hrs. 38 min. ago

NY’s top 5 most expensive House races include a whopping $308M in total spending

An eye-watering $308 million was pumped into New York State congressional races during the 2026 midterm campaign – including some $64 million spent in the Empire State’s most closely watched battleground.

thehill.com | 20 hrs. 7 min. ago

Sean Casten launches bid for House Financial Services chair

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) has formally launched a bid to chair the House Financial Services Committee, setting up a challenge to the panel's longtime Democratic leader, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). In a letter to his Democratic colleagues Thursday, Casten asked for their support as he seeks the gavel in the new Congress.

Democrats are set...

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Australians are yet to see the benefits of AI and datacentres – and US midterms show they could be political kryptonite

Albanese should tread carefully as he struggles to make case for how the new technology will benefit ordinary votersGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastWhen will Australia see the benefits of the AI and datacentre boom? So far, all we’ve seen is the possibility of changes to copyright which would hurt Australian creatives, special rules about power and water use, and the threat of mass displacement or replacement of workers, with the trade-off being a mere 10% chance of human extinction.Now add the Reserve Bank’s assessment this week that datacentres were part of growing “inflationary pressures” when lifting interest rates to an 18-year high.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Kyiv Aims for Full Heating by Nov. 12

Kyiv authorities said heating has started for 45 percent of residential houses since Monday, with full supplies expected by Nov. 12. The updates coincide with a major power and water outage on Thursday, just a day after they were restored and two days after a major Russian attack, casting doubt on how long the supplies will last as Russia reportedly aims to cut off 90 percent of Ukrainian utility services.

dailymail.com | 1 days ago

Decorated commander of Royal Navy warship used to protect British waters from Russian vessels jailed following drunken sex assault on junior sailor

Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger claimed he was teasing the younger sailor about his weight when he touched his backside on his first day in charge of the warship.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

OpenAI formalises future U.S. data-centre safeguards; pledges union engagement, environmental disclosures

Amid growing U.S. opposition to data-centre expansion, company commits to bearing electricity and grid infrastructure costs, publishing water and power consumption, and working with unions on local hiring and training; proposes measures to make data-centre developers more accountable

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

[$] Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep

Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.

businessinsider.com | 1 days ago

OpenAI lays out new policy framework for data centers

OpenAI backs data-center rules requiring developers to cover grid costs, and disclose all water, energy, noise and job data.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

All steps taken to effectively tackle drinking water crisis, says official

There will be no delay in resolving water or fodder scarcity issues anywhere in Yadgir district, according to the Deputy Commissioner

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Kyiv Builds 13 Backup Heating Sites, Targets Year-End

Kyiv is building 13 backup heating facilities, with completion planned by the end of 2026. The government will also provide 10 more generators for the capital’s water utility and 21 for 12 communities elsewhere to help protect essential services during electricity outages.

koreatimes.co.kr | 1 days ago

N. Korean fishing boat found in waters off Ulleungdo

A North Korean fishing boat was found in international waters north of the eastern island Ulleungdo and is currently being probed, South Korean military said Thursday. According to the military, the fishing boat was detected on Tuesday in international waters. But it did not provide further details, including how many crew were aboard and whether they wished to defect or return to the North.

scmp.com | 1 days ago

Powered by GPT-6, Unitree humanoid robots master painting, chess without training, says CEO

Robots developed by Chinese humanoid maker Unitree Robotics can now paint pictures and play chess without any prior training, relying on frontier AI models to navigate complex physical tasks, according to founder and CEO Wang Xingxing. Speaking on Thursday at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Wang said Unitree’s machines, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-6, were capable of executing intricate robotic sequences, such as dynamically replacing brush water and blending pigments, guided...

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Accused double murderer gives evidence in high-profile case – as it happened

This blog is now closedBeau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial he went through Jesse Baird’s phone and poured water into his fuel tankGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe court has adjourned for lunch. Lamarre-Condon will continue giving evidence at 2pm.Public pile in to watch Lamarre-Condon give evidence Continue reading...

scmp.com | 1 days ago

Mainland Chinese firm, director admit fraud in HK$52.9m Hong Kong bottled water scandal

A mainland Chinese company and its director have pleaded guilty to fraud after submitting falsified certificates to win a HK$52.9 million (US$6.78 million) contract to supply drinking water to civil servants in Hong Kong. The high-profile procurement scandal came to light in August last year after civil servants raised concerns about the quality of products supplied by Xin Ding Xin Trade, which held a three-year contract to provide XinLe-brand bottled water to government offices on Hong Kong...

news.sky.com | 1 days ago

Poundland owner turns to Thames Water creditors' lobbying firm as political heat rises

The embattled owner of Poundland has parachuted in a team of top London lobbyists as it faces intensifying political pressure over the discount retailer's fate.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 days ago

Australia launches A$28 million project to stop invasive cane toads from reaching Pilbara after 1935 introduction

A new project involving Curtin University and Rio Tinto seeks to establish a waterless barrier for cane toads. The initiative intends to protect Western Australia's Pilbara area from the ecologically damaging species. Researchers plan to modify water sources over a significant area to prevent the toads' survival.

Traditional Owners have been engaged throughout the project to ensure cultural significance is respected.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Residents suspect industrial pollution as Cauvery water turns green in parts of Erode district

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) urged to inspect the affected areas, collect water samples and identify the sources of contamination.

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

Water, electricity failures dominate voters’ concerns across South Africa

Residents collect water from a tanker in oThongathi, KwaZulu-Natal. Water shortages and unreliable municipal services were among the main concerns raised by voters across South Africa during Wednesday’s local government elections.

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

Emmarentia voters put water shortages and service delivery in focus

The ongoing water crisis in Johannesburg has taken centre stage for the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and mayoral candidate Helen Zille.